Magical Dirt
Radio Moscow · 2014
41 min · 10 tracks · hard rock
A raw blend of bluesy riffs and psychedelic undertones that captures the essence of hard rock's gritty revival.
Top tracks — play these first
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So Alone — This opening track encapsulates the album's spirit with its driving guitar riffs and introspective lyrics, setting a compelling tone for the record.
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Death of a Queen — With its haunting melodies and layered instrumentation, this track stands out as a highlight, showcasing the band's ability to blend emotion with hard-hitting rock.
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Gypsy Fast Woman — This song features infectious rhythms and vibrant storytelling, illustrating the band's knack for creating engaging narratives within their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic riffs and extended solos but lacks a strong cohesive narrative throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- The production has a raw quality, with vocals often mixed to sit slightly back in the mix, allowing the instrumentation to dominate.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 So Alone 4:15
- 2 Rancho Tehama Airport 3:36
- 3 Death of a Queen 4:38
- 4 Sweet Little Thing 3:29
- 5 These Days 4:09
- 6 Bridges 5:19
- 7 Gypsy Fast Woman 5:12
- 8 Got the Time 2:57
- 9 Before It Burns 4:24
- 10 Stinging 3:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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